How to pronounce bolas
Say it like BOH-lus. Bolas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
- BOH
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bolas
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-lus.
What does bolas mean?
- A throwing weapon made of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, designed to capture animals by entangling their legs.
- A sticky thread whirled around by certain spiders to catch prey.
- plural of bola How to pronounce bola
Where does bolas come from?
Borrowed from Spanish bola(s) (“ball(s)”) and Portuguese bola(s) (“ball(s)”).
Words that rhyme with bolas
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bolas.
Words that sound like bolas
Questions about saying bolas
How do you pronounce bolas?
Say BOH-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊləs/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolas?
Bolas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · lus.
Is bolas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊləs/ (BOH-lus).
What words sound the same as bolas?
Bolas sounds the same as bolus in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.